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Splunk's Boss of the SOC (BOTS) Competition Shapes Cybersecurity Careers

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Splunk's Boss of the SOC (BOTS) capture-the-flag competition, held annually at the .conf user conference, has significantly impacted the careers of cybersecurity professionals. The event simulates real-world cybersecurity incidents, allowing participants to practice incident response using Splunk tools. This year's competition included scenarios involving artificial intelligence (AI), threat detection, and insider threats. The event has led to career advancements and job offers, including one participant who secured a role at Splunk. The competition's design process begins months in advance, incorporating real-world events and learning objectives. BOTS is also run for other companies, aiding in internal recruitment and identifying skilled individuals within organizations. One participant, Katie Brown, was inspired by her BOTS experience to join Splunk, eventually becoming the director of platform security.

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  1. 19.09.2025 22:20 1 articles · 10d ago

    Splunk's BOTS Competition Highlights AI and Insider Threats in 2025

    The 2025 Boss of the SOC (BOTS) competition, held by Splunk, featured scenarios involving artificial intelligence (AI), threat detection, and insider threats. The event, which simulates real-world cybersecurity incidents, has significantly impacted the careers of participants, leading to job offers and advancements. This year's competition included challenges related to large language models (LLMs) and insider threats, reflecting current cybersecurity trends.

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